Britney Spears addicted to buying wigs

Britney Spears

Britney Spears has become addicted to buying wigs, it has been reported.

The troubled star has allegedly traded her party addiction for shopping - spending more than $60,000 on wigs, vintage hats, clothes, lingerie, perfume and jewellery in less than a month.

A source close to the 'Toxic' singer said Britney "has turned into a shopaholic".

Addiction expert Dr. Robert Butterworth told US In Touch Weekly magazine: "People with addictions often go from one compulsive behaviour to another."

Mother-of-two Britney, 25, shaved off all her hair before entering Malibu's Promises rehab centre. The star was reportedly treated for a range of problems, including post-natal depression, following months of hard partying and drunken behavior.

While Britney was initially happy to display her shaved head, she soon opted to wear a variety of wigs.

Addiction specialist Clare Waismann said: "She's acting like a child. This is not normal behaviour. Her whole demeanour is strange. She's not doing well."

The star - who is hoping to revive her pop career - is believed to have sacked manager Larry Randolph for a second time.

Britney blames Larry for contributing to her recent downfall, including introducing her to party-girl Paris Hilton.